Reflections on my new Omega Railmaster

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Well there aren’t any because it’s all brushed - boom, boom. Actually that’s not strictly true as there are subtle even reflections off the brushed surfaces including the silver dial which is just lovely to my eyes. Gives off the feeling of wearing a particularly refined tank (but not in a Cartier sense!). And no PCLs - yay.

So it arrived brand new from Japan - a bit of a risk as never seen in the flesh. No issues and needn’t have worried - it’s a stunner and stonkingly good value. Time keeping to approx - 0.5 sec per day so guess I can live with that! Amazing really as it’s probably sat on a shelf for at least 6 months.

Bracelet is great and rock sold build quality but a few very minor gripes. Compared to my Tudor BB58 I'd say the clasp and finishing generally is not quite as refined which surprised me a bit given the normal retail price differential. Some sharpish edges so feels not quite as comfortable. Resizing a challenge but got the hang of the rather over engineered pin and screw system. Tudor definitely wins there.

Overall absolutely delighted with it and incredible value on Japanese market even with import charges.
Cheers
Jeremy
 
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Congratulations, I am a big fan of the Railmaster - it's a fantastic watch! Please post pics so that I can enjoy them with my coffee!😜☕
 
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Gorgeous or what. Now if I could just work out how to set the hands through that plastic film. Anybody?
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Now if I could just work out how to set the hands through that plastic film. Anybody?
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FYI, it's s customary to wear a watch without the plastic wrapper.😗
 
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On reflection, I realise that this watch has a similar appeal to my BB58. Essentially modern watches but with well integrated vintage flourishes. Inspired by vintage designs but not a slavish copy thus creating a more unique and stylish look. Anyway that's my take.
 
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Well there aren’t any because it’s all brushed - boom, boom. Actually that’s not strictly true as there are subtle even reflections off the brushed surfaces including the silver dial which is just lovely to my eyes. Gives off the feeling of wearing a particularly refined tank (but not in a Cartier sense!). And no PCLs - yay.

So it arrived brand new from Japan - a bit of a risk as never seen in the flesh. No issues and needn’t have worried - it’s a stunner and stonkingly good value. Time keeping to approx - 0.5 sec per day so guess I can live with that! Amazing really as it’s probably sat on a shelf for at least 6 months.

Bracelet is great and rock sold build quality but a few very minor gripes. Compared to my Tudor BB58 I'd say the clasp and finishing generally is not quite as refined which surprised me a bit given the normal retail price differential. Some sharpish edges so feels not quite as comfortable. Resizing a challenge but got the hang of the rather over engineered pin and screw system. Tudor definitely wins there.

Overall absolutely delighted with it and incredible value on Japanese market even with import charges.
Cheers
Jeremy
Congratulations Jeremy, indeed a fine watch....I love the brushed dial.
 
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Love it! A few months ago I was back-and-forth between that and the Heritage 300. I landed on the blue dial Heritage 300 and like it a lot as well.
 
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Love it! A few months ago I was back-and-forth between that and the Heritage 300. I landed on the blue dial Heritage 300 and like it a lot as well.
Lovely watch - congratulations🙂
 
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A stunning watch and sadly discontinued..... however for anyone in the UK after a new Railmaster, the Omega Boutique in Covent Garden, London still have one in stock.
 
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Got mine new from Japan at a considerably reduced price even accounting for import charges. Such a gorgeous watch - couldn’t be more pleased.

If anyone is watching The Day of The Jackal series on Sky, the Jackal character played by Eddie Redmayne wears a black dial Railmaster. He also wears an Aqua Terra. He is an Omega brand ambassador but a discontinued line is an interesting choice of product placement
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I got mine with Bitcoin a couple years back as I worked out additional discounts. Pretty sure it’s equal to Daytona money now. Oh well.